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The following is a list of Wu-Tang associated acts[1] known as Killa Beez and Wu Fam. They are at times directly funded, supported, or produced by Clan members, are formed as extension groups originating from Clan members, or close to The Clan. The list is ever growing, but there remains a basis of sound and content musically common amongst the vast majority.

Groups

A.I.G.

A.I.G. is a duo composed of Allah Wise(aka 36 Zero), and Darkim Be Allah. The group, whose name stands for "Allah Is God", debuted on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation with the track "Bronx War Stories". An album titled Retaliation Strike was completed but was never released, a situation which eventually caused the group to leave the Wu-Tang stable and pursue an independent route, though they remain on good terms with the collective. They finally released their debut Fame Labs Presents in 2005. Stefano and Mike joined the group in 2011 as interns, but quickly escalated to the top with songs accounting for their daily trials and tribulations as interns. In 2012, Stefano and Mike were formally offered to continue their careers at A.I.G. on a full-time basis. [2]

Almighty

Group formed in 2008 by Killah Priest consists Bronze Nazareth, M-Eighty, Son One, C Rayz Walz, and 5 Star. They released their album Original S.I.N. in 2008.

American Cream Team

A group started in 1999 and mentored by Oli "Power" Grant and Raekwon consisting of Chip Banks (died 2000), Polite (who would join Rae's second group Ice Water Inc.), Lord Superb (who was featured on Rae and Ghost albums), Twiz (who would later become part of Ghost's Theodore Unit), Triflyn, and RhymeRecka. Raekwon featured American Cream Team on two songs on his second album Immobilarity and much of that album was produced by Triflyn. They were notably a clan member's first offspring crew. The group also made several appearances on mixtapes and compilations, including a track titled "It's Not A Game" on the soundtrack to the film Black and White which was played over the film's credits, and a track on Funkmaster Flex's The Mix Tape, Vol. III mixtape. Members of the group also made appearances on albums by Rae's fellow Clansmen Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele. In fact, after 50 Cent dissed the Wu, along with others, on his infamous track "How to Rob", it was Polite and Lord Superb of Cream Team to respond with a track called "Who the Fuck is 50 Cent?" followed by Raekwon's Clyde Smith skit off of Ghostface's album. After the loss of member Chip Banks in a 2000 shooting, the group split up. Like many Wu affiliates, American Cream Team completed an album but it has never been released (the album was even advertised in the liner notes of other Wu-Tang releases). Since then, Lord Superb & Twiz have been incarcerated, though both were finally able to release a few official mixtapes. Rhyme Recka continues to record solo material and released an album titled The Autobiography of Rapper X in 2008.[3]

Ancient Coins

A group which consists of Armel, Got Flow, High Price, J.R. Spoons, Spanky Splash, Destroya and Holy Smokes. Released the Who Got Change? EP on the MP3.com website in 2000.

Black Knights

One of the many Wu-affiliates to debut on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation, this Californian group was originally associated with the group North Star (also from California) with whom they recorded as Black Knights Of The North Star. However, the groups have since separated. The group originally consisted of Crisis(The Sharp Shoota), Doc Doom, The Rugged Monk and Holocaust, however Holocaust has since left the group to concentrate on his solo recordings (he has also changed his name to Warcloud). In 2001, the Black Knights released their debut album in only promo formEvery Night Is A Black Knight with limited distribution, and also reunited with North Star for the closing song (titled "Black Knights Of The North Star") on North Star's debut album. In 2005, they re-released their debut to worldwide distribution through CHAMBERMUSIK.Com. Member Doc Doom was shot and killed February 11, 2007. A compilation album of old and new material appeared in 2010. Their song "Caught up" was in the 2007 anime TV series Afro Samurai in episode 3 with slightly different beats & added violin than the original mix.

Black Market Militia

Brooklyn Zu

A group closely affiliated with Ol' Dirty Bastard. The group is made up of rappers Merdoc, Raison the Zoo Keeper, 12 O'Clock, Budda Monk, and Shorty Shitstain. They released an album in 2008 titled Chamber #9, Verse 32.


Peace to the world its Raison Allah the Zookeeper just to let the fans know and the family the world know! where this shit come from see BrooklynZu is a not just a rap group, but a deep history of culture, knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the way of life. We spread this message through our music. Our roots run deep, our strong foundation allows us to see, prepare and create the future, of not just music but of culture itself. Contrary to historical belief, the Shinnecocks Indians are not extinct. Our family's legacy did not die along with our great great grandfather Wickham Cuffie who was reported to be the last "pure-breed" Shinnecock Indian at his death in 1915. The Shinnecock blood runs deep through the veins of all his children, grandchildren and extended family. It is this purity that often intimidates others, but we use this power to anoint others with knowledge, we always stay on humble grounds. Yet still we are the first New Yorkers and we maintain this humbleness from staying righteous. We were taught from when we were very young from our uncle freedom Allah, known around the world as Poppa Wu. It wasn't until Prince Rakeem and the Genius came out with their first singles "come do me baby," and "we love you Rakeem," and we can't forget Unique Ason the beat box specialist. Together they formed the "All in Together Now Crew", in which we became creative with our words, our way of rhyming and creating lyrics with our own individual styles, yet still far away from being good entertainers. That was when Prince Rakeem changed his name to Rza and formed the group the Wu-Tang Clan. Soon after that the world recognized Ol' Dirty Bastard as being one of the best members in the Wu-Tang Clan, and got his first solo album deal. This is where Brooklyn Zu comes in. Dirty was putting together one of his songs in his apartment on Lenox and 132nd street: Zookeeper, 12 O’clcok and Dirty sat down on his couch watching Martin Lawrence, "You so Crazy," when Raison Allah the Zukeeper said it was time to come out with a group: "Ol' Dirty Bastard Brooklyn Zu." That's how Brooklyn Zu was born Rza, Gza 12 O’clock, Shorty Shit stain, Murdock, Raison Allah the ZooKeeper is ODB's cousins and Buddha Monk is a close friend of the family. That's how Brooklynzu came about "Protect your Neck part 2” the Zu was born. So all the people that I didn’t name they are not I said not! A member of brooklynzu peace.

C.C.F. Division

A group consisting of Freemurda, ShaCronz and Terra Tory. They had a few featurings on RZA's Birth of a Prince and appeared on Popa Wu's Visions of the Tenth Chamber in 2000.

Da Manchuz

A group affiliated with Buddha Monk and Brooklyn Zu. The group is composed of Drunken Dragon', Espionage, War, Babyface Fensta, Chilli Black, Lee-Major, G-Note$, Professor King Bean, and Born U Majesty. They released one album, Manchuz Destiny, in 2007.

Deadly Venoms

GP Wu

Harlem 6

Hillside Scramblers

A Group headed up by U-God during his short period of exile from the Wu-Tang Clan. Original members were King Just, Leatha Face, Inf-Black, Kawz, Desert Eagle, Black Ice & singer Autumn Rae. Members now consist of Leatha Face, Inf-Black, Kawz, & Desert Eagle. Released their debut album, U-Godzilla Presents The Hillside Scramblers, in 2004. The group has since split from affiliation with U-God and are currently involved in a feud with him. Leatha Face released his debut mixtape Dog Will Hunt through Chambermusik and is working on his debut album. A second Hillside Scramblers album has been planned also.

House Gang

A group affiliated with Inspectah Deck and made up of rappers D.C., La Banga,, P.C., and Carlton Fisk. They released one project in 2004 titled UndaDogz Vol. 1: House Gang Animalz

Ice Water Inc.

A group consisting of Cigar, Polite (formerly of American Cream Team), Stumik and PC (of House Gang). They were featured on Raekwon's third album, The Lex Diamond Story. Raekwon unveiled their debut album from Ice Water Polluted Water via Babygrande Records in 2007. The album featured guest appearances from Wu members Raekwon and Method Man, as well as other appearances from Busta Rhymes, DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, Pimp C, Rick Ross, Jagged Edge, and Remy Ma. Although Cigar left the group for unknown reasons, he was replaced by D.C. (also of House Gang), and the crew has since grown to include Hanz On, who released a diss track to Joe Budden and his crew after the collective altercation that went down years ago. They are further featured on the Raekwon compilation release Raekwon: Babygrande Recordings of 2009 but of material from their debut.

Illuminati Network

Group fronted by Wu-Syndicate's own Napoleon and features Solomon Childs, Dexter Wiggles from Westcoast Killa Beez and UK artist Shaka Amazulu the 7th. They are also called Wuminati.[4]

K.G.B.

K.G.B. (short for Klik Ga Bow) is a group made up of rappers Asiatic, Ill Knob, Raheem, and DJ Kin. They released a few singles and appeared on songs by other Wu-Tang affiliates.

Killarmy

M.M.O.

Wu-Tang affiliated group made up of rappers Bam-Bam, Itchy Fingas Sha, Trigg-nomm, Pearl Handles, and Naisha. They released their first album All About the Money in 2003.

Maccabeez

Killah Priest's group who were introduced and featured heavily on his second album View From Masada. Originally composed of Killah Priest, Daddy Rose and Salahudin, the group is now composed of Killah Prist, Timbo King, and Hell Razah. Hot Flamez who is now known as Hah Flamez is also a close affiliate of the group.

Northstar

A group consisting of Christ Bearer and Meko The Pharaoh. Used to record with fellow Californian group Black Knights as Black Knights Of The North Star, and indeed the two groups were initially signed by RZA as such to Wu-Tang Records. The groups have since split into two separate units, and Northstar released their debut album in 2003, titled Bobby Digital Presents Northstar, which also featured a reunion with Black Knights on the closing song "Black Knights Of The North Star". Their second album West Coast Killa Beez was released in 2005. A third album followed in 2008. Re-releases have appeared. They began introducing their own sub groups in 2011.

Orphanage

A group consisting of members 4th Disciple, Beretta 9, Lord Superb, associate of Rae and Ghost, and ShoGun Assason. Not to be confused with the underground group associated with Definitive Jux and Rhymesayers Entertainment.

The Unknown

A group consisting of Bronze Nazareth and Kevlaar 7. Released their debut album Death's Birth: The Grip of Behemoths in 2000. Both are members of Wisemen.

Royal Fam

Sunz of Man

Team Napalm

Dom Pachino's side group. Roster is constantly changing, initially consisted of Infinite, and then Chapelz, NLZ and C-4. As of 2011, current members of Napalm are Dom Pachino, Bugsy Da God, and Chapelz. In 2007, Dom Pachino formed a new production company called Warface Music, with members consisting of Dom Pachino, Bugsy Da God, Chapelz & Jewels Polaar.

Theodore Unit

T.H.U.G. Angels

Group consisting of Hell Razah, Shabazz The Disciple, and producer Ayotollah. The album Welcome to Red Hook Houses was released in 2008.

T.M.F.

Mentored by Ghostface Killah, the group consisted of Trife Da God, Tommy Whispers and Kryme Life. Kryme Life and Trife are members of Ghostface's group Theodore Unit, which effectively superseded T.M.F. They have continued to record in couples and as solo artists.

Two On Da Road

Group composed by 12 O'Clock, Prodigal Sunn. Made numerous guest appearances on various Wu-Tang Clan affiliates albums like Return to the 36 Chambers, Iron Flag and The Great Migration.

Wisemen

Wu-Latino

This is a Latino collective composed of the group Los Yo Yais and artists Ramses, Choco, and Impetus. They specialize in reggeaton and Latino Hip-Hop.[5]

Wu South

A loosely knit collective including Ratched Rush from Baltimore brought together by frontman Cappadonna, the crew has released two mixtapes, "Wu South Vl." (2005) and "Wu South Vl.2" (2009).

Wu-Syndicate

Zu Ninjaz

An Ol' Dirty Bastard affiliated group comprised of 5 Foot Sniper, Black Lantern, Celo, D.L., Hook Ninja, K-Blunt, Ninja Scroll, Popa Chief, Rambo, Raw, and Shaheed. The group released their first album Now Justice in 2005.

Rappers

12 O'Clock

Along with 4th Disciple and others, 12 O'Clock is one of the Wu affiliates whose connections to the group go back to before their fame, and he is in fact Ol' Dirty Bastard's cousin. He assisted behind the scenes in the making of the Clan's debut album and has made a few guest appearances on Wu-related albums since, including on the Clan's group album Iron Flag in 2001. His duet with Raekwon, "Nasty Immigrants", was on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor in 1996. Member of the Brooklyn Zu clique and also makes up half the duo 2 On The Road with Prodigal Sunn. Birth name D. Turner, also known as Billy Box. Appears On: "Protect Ya Neck II: The Zoo", Ol' Dirty Bastard, Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995); "Wu Blood-Kin", La The Darkman, Heist Of The Century (1998); "Ghetto Syringe", Wu-Syndicate, Wu-Syndicate (1999); "Chrome Wheels", Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Flag (2001); "Rough Cut", GZA, Legend of the Liquid Sword (2003); "It's My Life" & "Manhunt", Prodigal Sunn Return of the Prodigal Sunn (2005) and Bronze Nazareth's "The Great Migration"..

9th Prince

Armel

Armel is a member of Ancient Coins, A&R and The Cra-Z 88z. He is signed to GZA's small label Liquid Swords Entertainment. He made his first high-profile appearance on the track "Rough Cut" on GZA's album Legend of the Liquid Sword in 2002. He has since formed the group A&R with Sharecka of Royal Fam. He released Armel presents Ancient Coins in 2003.

Beretta 9

Black Jesus

Member of Harlem 6 who is also affiliated with GangStarr. Released his first solo album T.G.S.N.T. in 2005 and Gods of War in 2007.

Buddha Monk

Member of Brooklyn Zu who has worked somewhat prolifically as a rapper and producer for Wu-Tang affiliates including Da Manchuz and Zu Ninjaz. Buddha Monk has released eight projects between 1998 and 2008.

Bronze Nazareth

Cappadonna

Darkim Be Allah

Formed A.I.G. with AllahWise and dropped their self-titled debut-album in 2005 on Fame Labs Records. Mostly known for producing RZA solo song from The Gravediggaz album The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovelin 1997. In 2000 he released an 8-track EP called Live at the Lab: Take 1 through mp3.com. 2008 saw Fame Labs release The Manhattan Project, a compilation which heavily featured Darkim Be Allah. Live At The Lab: Take 2 is a 15-track album produced by Darkim and featuring various members of the Fame Labs crew including AllahWise, 36Zero and Darkim himself.

Dom Pachino

Dreddy Krueger

Birth name James Dockery. Affiliated at one time with both United Kingdom and Royal Fam but now virtually retired from rapping, concentrating his attention on being the A&R for most Wu-Tang members. Heavily involved with the Wu-Tang's business and promotion, while running his own label Think Differently Music. Think Differently released the compilation Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture in 2005, which featured Wu-Tang members and affiliates collaborating with well-known independent/underground hip hop artists to big independent success. They further released a double disc album Wu-Tang The Lost Anthology in 2007. He continued to work for compilation and side projects under the Wu's greater team. His name is derived from the horror film legend Freddy Krueger.

Free Murda

The son of Popa Wu and cousin of RZA and GZA. He debuted in 1999 on Popa Wu's Visions of the 10th Chamber with his partner Shacronz as the Cuffie Crime Family or 'CCF Division', He also appeared on the 2008 sequel Popa Wu's Visions of the 10th Chamber part II.Free Murda and Shacronz also featured on the Wu-Tang Killa Beez 2002 album The Sting ("Hatin' Don't Pay"), RZA's album Birth of a Prince ("We Pop", "The Drop Off" and "Wherever I Go") Prodigal Sunn's 2005 album Return Of The Prodigal Sunn, and Think Differently's 2005 release Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture ("Cars On The Interstate"). Free Murda also appears on the Derailed Original Soundtrack ("Really Want None"), Cappadonna's album The Yin & The Yang ("Revenge"), Northstar's self-titled album ("We Got It" and "See Me"), and furthermore[when?] on Masta Killa's Made In Brooklyn on the track "East MCs". He released his debut solo album, Let Freedom Reign in 2007 on Cleopatra Records.

Hell Razah

Islord

JD Era

Affiliate out of Canada through Raekwon's IceH2O Records. Joseph Dako, better known by his stage name JD Era (born April 15, 1985) is a rapper based in Toronto, Canada. JD Era was raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He started rapping at the age of 14 and began making a name for himself throughout ciphers at local shows and concerts. At age 16 Era began writing rhymes and entered and won his first freestyle competition. He gained a reputation as one of the top freestyle lyricists in Toronto.[6]

Known for his freestyle and battle skills JD solidified his reputation with a victory at the Mark Ecko Getting Up Festival’s Freestyle Competition in 2007. JD Era released his first radio singles “Ride Clean” and Take Me Home” in 2005 followed by the release of his first mixtape Coming to America in 2008.[7] His mixtape T1rt3en (13) (2010) featured producers Boi-1da, Don Cannon and Northern Profit. Guest contributors include Drake and Saukrates.[8] JD was nominated for two DJ Stylus Awards and won Best Rap at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. He was also the winner of the TAG Records’ Survival of The Freshest competition.[9]

In 2011, JD era signed with IceH2O Records Canada, the label imprint of Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan.[9] In 2012 JD accompanied Raekwon on his North American tour following the release of Raekwon’s mixtape Unexpected Victory (2012) mixtape. JD Era’s first official release on IceH2O Records Canada, No Handouts, was released in April 2012. The mixtape includes features and production from the chef Raekwon, Mac Miller, Lex Luger, Snaz and 9th Wonder. The full album comes shortly after.

JoJo Pellegrino

Italian-American MC from Staten Island, Pellegrino made major underground headway for his blunt style and word play. He caught the attention of various heads in the early 2000s, particularly that of Chris Lighty, to then sign with Violator Management. With the fall of Loud Records, however, his album was shelved in 2001, Forgetaboutit (though it can now be found online). He released material on mixtapes and features having recorded with the likes Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Method Man. After putting together his own label, the album Flawless - Machine Gun Pelly, with singles and videos coming out in 2011 began to emerge marking his return after a long hiatus.

Killa Sin

Killah Priest

King Just

Born Adrian Angevin, King Just was a member of the Shaolin Soldiers (Profes, Leatha Face, Star & Mega Don) who originated from Park Hill section of Staten Island. His debut album is named Mystics of the God. He released projects with the Hillside Scramblers and the outfit.[clarification needed]

La the Darkman

Lord Superb

Originally a member of Raekwon's Cream Team, he became close with Ghostface Killah and his Theodore crew, as well. He appeared on Rae and Ghost albums, standing out particularly in Supreme Clientele. He has since cut ties with the Wu, and served time in jail. He has brashly stated that he gave Ghost his style, and felt abandoned when Rae's Cream Team came to an end. He has since released official mixtapes.

Lounge Lo

An Othorized F.A.M. MC whose other names are Lounge Mode or Lounger was formally signed to Code Red Entertainment. Lounge has been connected with the Wu since their very beginning his earliest reference was on GZA's "Pass The Bone". He appears numerous times on his older brother Cappadonna's albums.

Maddam Scheez

Female MC from South Cali who first came to light on "Digital Bullet". She is closely linked with the Westcoast Killa Beez (Black Knights & Northstar) and Deadly Venoms, and was set to be the fifth member of the group Deadly Venoms. She hosted an underground hip hop show named "Ground Zero" in LA for a while.

Popa Wu

The father of Wu-offshoots ShaCronz and Free Murda and an expert on the philosophy of the Five Percent Nation, Popa Wu can be heard giving teachings on Wu-Tang tracks such as "North Star" (Raekwon), "Black Jesus", "All That I Got Is You" (Ghostface Killah), "The Blessing", and "Wu-Revolution". He released a solo album titled Visions Of The 10th Chamber in 2000, which was effectively a compilation of Wu-affiliated artists (including LA the Darkman, Method Man, & Ol' Dirty Bastard) with regular interjections from Popa Wu himself. In 2008 He released Visions of the 10th Chamber part II, a second compilation composed of a big collection of artists with Dj Nino Carta and Dlah. Popa Wu was featured on "Older Gods pt.2" from Masta Killa's second LP, Made in Brooklyn and most recently[when?] on the track "Return of the North Star" from Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II. Also goes by the righteous name of Freedom Allah. Recently[when?], on the public premiere of Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang in NYC, he mentioned that he is planning to publish a book.

Prodigal Sunn

Redman

Remedy

Scotty Wotty

Also known as Scotty Wotty the Jackpot, he appears mainly on U-God's 2009 release Dopium. He is featured on "Train Trussle" and "Stomp da Roach". He's close with various affiliates of Raekwon and Ghostface.

Shabazz the Disciple

Shyheim

Solomon Childs

Solomon Child is a Staten Island artist closely associated with various members of the Wu. Backed by the RZA in combination with his brother Divine(CEO)of Wu Music Group. He released his debut album entitled "The Voice of the People" in 2009.[10] A close associate of Cappadonna and Remedy, he was once part of Theodore Unit before going completely solo. He originally rapped under the moniker, Killa Bamz, and has continued dropping albums with features by numerous affiliates.

Streetlife

Sun God

He is Ghostface Killah's eldest son, he made his debut on Put it on the Line in 2005. he appears twice on his album More Fish in "Miguel Sanchez" and "Street Opera". He also appears on "Yapp City" and "Paisely Darts" from Ghost's album The Big Doe Rehab, "Man Up" on Put it on the Line, "Dogs Of War" on Fishscale and "Gunshowers" on the Wu-Massacre album. He is signed to Starks Enterprises, his father's label.

Timbo King

Born Timothy Drayton (1973) in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. Timbo King is the best-known member and leader of Royal Fam. Released an EP titled United We Slam in 1994 with producer Spark 950 as an early form of Royal Fam. Formed the group 56 Platoon in 2005, along with some other ex-Royal Fam members. Has his own label, Fortknox. He released an album, From Babylon to Timbuk2, in 2011 largely produced by Bronze Nazareth.[needs update]

Timbo King can be seen in the Forrest Whitaker film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai in the cypher in the park scene over the instrumental to "Ice Cream" with the lines "jumpin sharp fences, dodging police radar sensors, Ninja's wit Monkey wrenches, plus gun-shot wounds from nine inches".

He is the cousin of Flavor Flav.

Trife Diesel

TWIZ

AKA Baby Thad, originally a member of Raekwon's Cream Team, with the dissolution of th group he then became a member of Ghostface Killah's Unit. He has since gone on to record and release official mixtapes.

Warcloud

Born Anthony Creston Brown, Warcloud is a west coast Wu-Tang Clan affiliate and former member of the group Black Knights (when he was known as Holocaust, the Sign of Hell's Winter). He is also known by the aliases Alcatraz and Robot Tank. He has released four albums to date: Nightmares That Surface from Shallow Sleep, Smuggling Booze in the Graveyard, Blue Sky Black Death Presents: The Holocaust in collaboration with production duo Blue Sky Black Death, and Theatre of Pain, in collaboration with American Poets 2099.

Young Justice

GZA's teenage son, he first appeared on the intro to his father's Legend of the Liquid Sword album and then released a cover of his father's "Killa Hills 10304". Also appears, with Lord Jamar's and Ol' Dirty Bastard's sons, on Lord Jamar's The 5% Album. Signed to Liquid Swords Entertainment and hoping to release an album soon, he is currently pursuing an education.

Young Dirty Bastard

Young Dirty Bastard is Ol' Dirty Bastard's eldest son and is also known as Boy Jones. He toured with the Clan during their 2007 tours in front of 70,000+ fans. Under the guidance of his uncle, the RZA, he has already recorded up to a thousand songs carrying on his father's legacy. He was also featured on Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar's solo debut solo album The 5% Album, on the track "Young Godz", together with GZA's son Young Justice and Lord Jamar's son Young Lord. Young Dirty Bastard released his first album in 2011 entitled Food Stamp Celebrity Vol. 1 He also released his Single "Welfare" on Nov. 15, 2011 the 7th anniversary of his father's death. He continues to tour with the Wu-Tang Clan often rapping his father's lyrics on their songs.

Singers

Allah Real

Al Green-style singer who was featured on RZA's Birth of a Prince. He has made appearances on Ghostface Killah's The Pretty Toney Album, Masta Killa's debut No Said Date as well as both Mathematics albums. He released his mixtape Real Estate in 2005 through CHAMBERMUSIK.

Blue Raspberry

Suga Bang Bang

Reggae artist who appeared on the Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - The Album compilation and is affiliated with the new United Kingdom clique. Performed the chorus of "In the Hood" from the Wu-Tang Clan's Iron Flag album. He was on "Cameo Afro" with Big Daddy Kane & GZA from The RZA Presents: Afro Samurai OST. Is featured on the track "Cold Outside" on Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II.

Jamie Sommers

Female MC who was signed to RZA's Razor Sharp label. First heard on Ghostface Killah's Ironman album, and later on RZA's Bobby Digital projects.

Ms Roxy

Female vocalist first heard on Wu-Tang Forever. Has also appeared on RZA's Bobby Digital project.

Tekitha

Stone Mecca

LA based "future soul" group Stone Mecca is a part of the Wu-Tang Family. The Group consists of Founder/Producer Tru James, Princess Tre Azure, The Countess Adrienne King, Prince Super Day aka Inglewood Green, and Sir Joseph on guitar. Stone Mecca has made recent contributions to the RZA's Digi Snacks album and accompanied RZA on the Summer 2008 Digi Snacks US/Canada Tour. Was Last was featured on the Afro Samurai & Afro Samurai Resurrection soundtracks. [1]

Tash Mahogany

Model, actress and musician (sings and raps) who was discovered by Berretta 9 aka Kinetic Of Killarmy and featured heavily on the Orphanage project, later introduced to the RZA around the recording of Iron flag album. The RZA used her on the Birth Of A Prince album and the rest was history. Signed a production deal with the Wu and currently working on an album.

Thea Van Seijen

Thea Van Seijen is a Dutch vocalist affiliated with RZA and can be heard on many of his albums and soundtracks.[11]

Makeba Mooncycle

A solo artist affiliated with Sunz of Man. Her first collaboration was with Sunz of Man on the Five Deadly Venom mixtape called We Can't Be Touched, produced by Ray Rolls and Tony Touch. Other tracks include "Fire" with Royal Fam, produced by Arabian Knight, and "Doing Our Thang" produced by Joe Loopz on Sunz of Man's album. She was asked by RZA to work with Tekitha and other female singers affiliated with Wu-Tang to work on a "Black Shampoo Project", but nothing ever materialized. She has recorded three projects: E.A.R.T.H. P.O.W.E.R. (2004), Balance (2005), and Throwback Classics (2005).

Producers

4th Disciple

Arabian Knight

Big Deal

Big Deal/Righteous Born has produced tracks for many established names including Havoc, Sade, Onyx, Black Rob, Ice-T, Guru of GangStarr and others. Is a member of the group Harlem 6.

Bronze Nazareth

Cilvaringz

Falling Down

Close producer of Killarmy, including individual members 9th Prince and Dom Pachino, he has also produced with Inspectah Deck, Solomons Childs, Polite, and even Kool G Rap. He is something of a 4th disciple student, so to say, though not much is known about him. Had once been proposed to sign as a Wu element, but cordially turned the proposition down. He remained close with various affiliates, and while being able to expand to other artists, as well. He has released various compilation albums to date.

J-Love

The self-proclaimed "King of Mixtapes", he is responsible for most of the Wu-Tang affiliated mixtapes and is the official tour DJ for Ghostface Killah.

John the Baptist

Born John Hitchman Jr., John has produced albums for GZA/Genius, Killah Priest, U-God and Royal Fam. Known for his hard beats and dark chords. He is currently managing his own new company, "Deadly Venoms Productions".[12]

Moongod Allah

Closely associated with Cilvaringz, he produced tracks like "Wu-Tang Martial Expert" and "Valentine's Day Massacre".

RNS

Producer whose works include tracks by Shyheim, GP Wu, King Just, Pop da Brown Hornet, and the Gravediggaz. RNS is credited as the one who taught The RZA the art of production. Has been keeping a low profile out of the Wu for a while now and extended his work into mixing and engineering.

Su-Preme

True Master

Tru James

Son of Rick James, he is a producer who made several contributions to the Afro Samurai Soundtrack, as well as RZA's Digi Snacks album.

Y-Kim the Illfigure

He was the primary producer for the Killa Beez group, Royal Fam, Y-Kim achieved a cult-following among Wu-Tang fans. He produced the majority of the Royal Fam's album "Black Castle" (at first shelved then re-released), as well as many contributions to early albums from Sunz of Man, Killah Priest, Cappadonna, and Buddha Monk. Although RZA is credited as producer, it is rumored that he produced the song "What Da Blood Clot?" from Method Man's "Tical". In addition, he takes credit for "Summin Gotz Ta Give", "I Declare War", Royal Fam; "Blessed Are Those", "From Then Till Now", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1998); "Army Brickaid", Royal Fam, (2000). A compilation of his work, "Monster Reborn Vl. 1", was released in 2005.

References

  1. ^ http://lyrics.chambermusik.com/
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